IVANHOE
Ivanhoe. A Social Game. Salem: Geo. S. Parker
and Co., 1886.
In the mid–1880's, as George S. Parker became more successful, he began to publish catalogs of the games he printed and sold around Massachusetts. Ivanhoe. A Social Game and The Dickens Game are two early examples of "tie–in" merchandising, linking popular literary characters and books with card and parlor games.
Ivanhoe, a romantic novel set in 12th century England, was an example of 19th century popular literature that created a revival of interest in the middle ages.
The legendary characters Locksley, better known as Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, and King Richard the Lion–Hearted make appearances in the book, as well.
IVANHOE AND ROBIN HOOD IN THE LILLY LIBRARY COLLECTION
Sir Walter Scott, illustrated by Allen Lewis.
Ivanhoe, A Romance. New York: Limited Editions Club,
1940.
Paul Creswick, illustrated by N. C. Wyeth. Robin
Hood. Philadelphia: D. McKay, 1917.
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